Improv Nurtures Imagination in Grandchildren
Human beings are improvisers by nature and children improvise all day long. Improv is an excellent way to nurture imagination in your grandchildren.
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Make an Adorable Pine Cone Turkey for Thanksgiving
My grandma friend Cindy volunteers in her granddaughter’s third grade classroom. This week she taught the class how to make pine cone turkeys for Thanksgiving.
Read More »Solving the Morning Jumble
For the past 45 years, my husband and I have begun our morning by solving the Jumble — the scrambled word game which appears in our daily newspaper.
Read More »Here’s the Halloween Phantom Poem
Have fun with the Halloween Phantom on your block. Secretly drop goodies at a neighbor’s house with a request to pass along the poem and goodies to two more neighbors.
Read More »Homemade Love on Grandparents Day September 8, 2013
One purpose of Grandparents Day is to honor grandparents. Here are some creative ideas that grandchildren can do to show their love and appreciation for their grandparents.
Read More »3 Steps to a Safer Summer of Swimming
Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children under the age of 5 in the U.S. Supervision is the No. 1 preventative measure when it comes to drowning.
Read More »Grandma’s Favorite Apps for Kids
The promise of playing with apps has given me some leverage with my granddaughters. I just have to say, “when you finish your chores, we can try out a new app!”
Read More »Cheeky Monkey Toys Creates a WOW Experience for the Whole Family
Can you imagine how fun it would be to work in a toy store? Anna Chow could. That’s why she and her husband bought Cheeky Monkey Toys. It’s not Don’t Touch, but a place where kids can be kids.
Read More »Greeting the New Year with Homemade Sushi
My husband and I have a New Year’s Eve tradition-we cook a gourmet dinner together. This year we made sushi and got everything we needed from Nak’s Oriental Market.
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